Venesa Gleeson
Venesa Gleeson is a Special Counsel at Suthers Taylor.
With a distinguished career spanning both private practice and in-house counsel roles, Venesa has extensive legal expertise in the realms of town planning, development, resumption, native title, heritage and environment law.
Venesa’s ability to deliver strategic legal guidance and solutions is a hallmark of her practice. By combining deep industry knowledge with sharp analytical skills, she crafts innovative approaches to complex legal challenges. Her strategies are not only legally sound but also aligned with clients’ broader business objectives.
A key strength lies in her exceptional capacity to identify and mitigate legal risks. Venesa employs a proactive approach, anticipating potential issues before they escalate and implementing robust risk management strategies. This foresight is instrumental in protecting clients’ interests and ensuring compliance across various legal domains.
With a track record of achieving favourable results, Venesa consistently drives successful outcomes for clients. Her approach combines meticulous preparation, persuasive advocacy, and strategic negotiation skills. Whether in the courtroom or negotiation, she leverages her extensive experience to secure optimal resolutions.
Recognising the multifaceted nature of legal challenges in her areas of expertise, Venesa excels in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. She seamlessly integrates legal strategies with broader business, environmental, and community considerations, ensuring comprehensive and effective solutions. Venesa’s unique blend of specialised knowledge, strategic thinking, and proven success makes her an invaluable asset in navigating the complex intersections of property, development, resumption and environment law.
Areas of Expertise
Venesa’s areas of expertise, include:
Town Planning and Development
In an unparalleled depth of knowledge, Venesa possesses firsthand experience and knowledge in navigating complex urban planning regulations and development processes. Her expertise covers all areas of planning and development including master-planned communities, highrise buildings, commercial/retail and industrial complexes, throughout Australia. She has worked on complex developments involving project management of intricate approval procedures and zoning challenges.
Environmental / Native Title / Heritage Law
Demonstrating a profound grasp of environmental, native title and heritage laws and regulations, Venesa excels in guiding clients through compliance issues, environmental impact assessments, heritage assessments, native title, Land Use Agreements, Cultural Heritage Management Plans, breaches of environmental laws and sustainable development practices.
Resumption / Land Acquisition
With extensive experience in land acquisition, Venesa adeptly manages the delicate balance between infrastructure requirements and landholder rights. Her nuanced understanding of these areas allows for equitable and legally sound resolutions, assisting clients from first notification, to making a claim for compensation and resolution through negotiation or litigation.
Litigation / Dispute Resolution
Venesa has successfully navigated complex legal challenges across a diverse range of matters. She has adeptly represented clients in complex courtroom battles and skilfully negotiated favourable settlements outside the courtroom. Her expertise extends to various forms of alternative dispute resolution, including mediation, where she has consistently achieved optimal outcomes for clients. Recognised for her meticulous preparation, she has earned a reputation for turning contentious situations into opportunities for client success. Her proven track record in resolving intricate legal matters, combined with a deep understanding of business dynamics, makes her an invaluable asset to any client facing litigation or seeking to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively.
Commercial
Drafting, negotiating, and litigating commercial contracts and agreements, tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Her meticulous attention to detail ensures that every document is robust and enforceable.
Client Focus
Venesa’s commitment to her clients goes beyond legal expertise. She prides herself on building strong, long-lasting relationships with her clients, understanding their unique needs and goals. Her pillars in representing clients are summarised as follows:
Quality of Service and Client Care
- Delivering clear, concise and timely communications.
- Prompt responsiveness to inquiries and concerns.
- Ensuring transparency in all dealings, especially regarding fees and costs.
- Has the ability to explain complex legal concepts in an understandable manner
Expertise and Added Value
- Offers specialised expertise in her chosen legal practice areas.
- Commits to a deeper understanding of her client’s business and industry.
- Provides commercial insights beyond basic legal advice and assistance.
Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness
- Handles client’s matters with an emphasis on resolution where practical outcomes are achievable.
- Values the importance of reflection and weighing up decisions at key junctures.
Professional Ethics
- has a strong reputation for integrity and professional conduct.
- Is proactive and consistent in the delivery of high-quality legal advice.
- Has built long-term relationships based on trust and reliability.
Affiliations
- Member of the Queensland Law Society
- Admitted to Supreme Court, Queensland
- Admitted to Supreme Court, Northern Territory
- Admitted to High Court, Australia
- Admitted to High Court, New Zealand
